The Bill Cosby Show 1969
What is The Bill Cosby Show?
The Bill Cosby Show is a situation comedy that aired on NBC's Sunday night schedule. It was sponsored by Procter & Gamble and starred Bill Cosby in his first solo television role.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1969
- Last aired
- Mar 21, 1971
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Bill Cosby Show is a situation comedy that aired on NBC's Sunday night schedule. It was sponsored by Procter & Gamble and starred Bill Cosby in his first solo television role. Cosby had previously co-starred in the series I Spy, alongside Robert Culp. This series marked a significant milestone as it featured an African American starring in their own eponymous comedy series. The show aired for two seasons, during which a total of episodes were produced.
Should you watch it?
“Bill Cosby leads his groundbreaking 1969 sitcom, pioneering representation on prime‑time TV.”
- Bill Cosby's first solo television role
- First African‑American eponymous comedy series
- Classic late‑60s sitcom format
- Only two seasons limit episode count
- Humor may feel dated to contemporary audiences
Watch it if you appreciate early television milestones and classic sitcom humor.
The series is a family‑friendly sitcom with humor typical of its era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Fatal Phone Call Sep 14, 1969
- E2 Lullaby and Goodnight Sep 21, 1969
- E3 The Best Hook Shot in the World Sep 28, 1969
- E4 A Girl Named Punkin Oct 5, 1969
- E5 Rules is Rules Oct 12, 1969
- E6 Let X Equal a Lousy Weekend Oct 26, 1969
- E7 To Kincaid, with Love Nov 2, 1969
- E8 The Killer Instinct Nov 9, 1969
- E9 The Substitute Nov 16, 1969
- E10 Brotherly Love Nov 23, 1969
- E11 Going the Route Nov 30, 1969
- E12 A Word from Our Sponsor Dec 7, 1969
- E13 A Christmas Ballad Dec 21, 1969
- E14 Home Remedy Dec 28, 1969
- E15 Growing Growing Grown Jan 4, 1970
- E16 The Elevator Doesn't Stop Here Anymore Jan 11, 1970
- E17 Lover's Quarrel Jan 18, 1970
- E18 The Worst Crook That Ever Lived Jan 25, 1970
- E19 The Gumball Incident Feb 1, 1970
- E20 Goodbye Cruel World Feb 8, 1970
- E21 Driven to Distraction Feb 15, 1970
- E22 The Blind Date Mar 1, 1970
- E23 How You Play the Game Mar 8, 1970
- E24 The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson Mar 22, 1970
- E25 This Mouth Is Rated X Mar 29, 1970
- E26 Really Cool Apr 5, 1970
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Anytime You're Ready, C.K. Sep 13, 1970
- E2 Open House Sep 20, 1970
- E3 Is There a Doctor in the Hospital? Sep 27, 1970
- E4 There Must Be a Party Oct 4, 1970
- E5 The Old Man of 4-C Oct 11, 1970
- E6 The Lincoln Letter Oct 18, 1970
- E7 The Runaways Oct 25, 1970
- E8 The Artist Nov 1, 1970
- E9 March of the Antelopes Nov 8, 1970
- E10 The Deluge (1) Nov 15, 1970
- E11 The Deluge (2) Nov 22, 1970
- E12 Swann's Way Dec 13, 1970
- E13 The Poet Dec 20, 1970
- E14 Teacher of the Year Dec 27, 1970
- E15 Each According to Appetite Jan 3, 1971
- E16 Viva Ortega Jan 10, 1971
- E17 Miraculous Martin Jan 17, 1971
- E18 The Sesame Street Rumble Jan 24, 1971
- E19 The Generation Gap Jan 31, 1971
- E20 Tobacco Road Feb 7, 1971
- E21 A Dirty Business Feb 14, 1971
- E22 The Barber Shop Feb 21, 1971
- E23 Power of the Trees Feb 28, 1971
- E24 The Green-Eyed Monster Mar 7, 1971
- E25 The Long Road Back Mar 14, 1971
- E26 The Saturday Game Mar 21, 1971
Frequently asked questions
When did The Bill Cosby Show air?
It aired on NBC from 1969 to 1971 across two seasons.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 52 episodes were made.
Which network broadcast the series?
The show was broadcast on NBC.
Why is the series historically significant?
It was the first time an African American starred in their own eponymous comedy series.
What was Bill Cosby’s television work before this show?
Prior to this series, Cosby co‑starred with Robert Culp in the drama I Spy.